Brewster Hut
Makarora area • Otago
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Forecast point: Brewster Hut (1430m) · 0.1km away
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- About
- This is a serviced-alpine 12 bunk hut in the South Westland area. You need to book to stay at this hut over the summer season. Book online before you go.
- Facilities
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Water supply
About this hut
Facilities and services
Huts have basic facilities. You'll need to take:
- Sleeping bag
- Stove and fuel
- Pots/pans and utensils
- Toilet paper
- Rubbish bag (to pack out all rubbish, including food scraps)
- Torch
Fees and bookings
Fees
Huts
1 May - 30 September
- Adult (18+ years): $50 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $25 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
1 October - 30 April
Weekdays:
- Adult (18+ years): $50 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $25 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Weekends:
- Adult (18+ years): $52 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $26 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
1 December - 29 February
Weekdays:
- Adult (18+ years): $55 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $27.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Weekends:
- Adult (18+ years): $55 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $28.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy Hut Tickets for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass or Campsite Pass.
Backcountry Hut Passes can be used for this hut from 1 May to 30 September. Passes won't be accepted from 1 October to 30 April.
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Camping
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays from 1 October 2026 to 31 May 2027.
- If no availability shows online for your dates, the hut is fully booked.
- No spaces are kept for visitors arriving without a booking.
- Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
- Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.
1 October – 31 May
Bookings are required. Book Brewster Hut online
Your hut booking is for any bunk bed, not for a specific bunk bed – select your bunk bed on arrival.
1 June – 30 September
Bookings are not required - first come, first served. Fees still apply.
Getting there
Approximate time from nearest road end: SH 6 (Haast Highway) via Brewster Track: 3–4 hr
Near the car park, Brewster Track crosses the Haast River. This is not bridged and the river needs to be walked through. This crossing is dangerous when the river is in flood, usually during/after heavy rain or when there is snow melt.
Understand if you are ready for the Brewster Track
Watch the NZ Mountain Safety Council’s walk-through video. It takes you through how to prepare for this track including facilities, key decision points, hazards and typical conditions for the area.
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BZ13
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1312805, N5112043
Know before you go
A hut warden will be on site periodically during the booking season, from 1 December to end of April.
Water
The water tank at Brewster Hut may be dry during the summer months especially December to February. We recommend you carry sufficient water for your visit during this period.
Weather forecast
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Weather
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